Multi Skilled Operative direct hire

Sodexo; Sevington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo rewards and discounts

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Multi Skilled Security Officer at Sevington Inland Border Facility, Ashford, Kent. The role requires vigilance, customer service, and adherence to site protocols to ensure a secure environment for staff and visitors.

You will maintain safety, respond to incidents, and liaise with authorities. A strong English level and IT familiarity are important for daily reporting and radio operations.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence- essential for this role.
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work to procedures and respond calmly under pressure.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using security systems and radios.
• Strong sense of responsibility and customer service.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Be professional, pleasant, courteous, and helpful at all times.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, keeping customers informed.
• Assist clients, contractors, and visitors ensuring site procedures are followed.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and provide information to support incidents.
• Monitor site radio systems and follow correct procedures.
• Maintain site records, forms, and occurrence books.

Skills

SIA Licence

English proficiency

Security awareness

Teamwork

IT literacy

Tools

Security systems

Radios

Reporting tools

Job description

• 37.5 Hours per week
• Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:00 and 12:00 - 20:00
• £13.25 per hour
• Sodexo rewards and discounts
• Minimum 3 years residence in the uk
• Good level of written and spoken English
• SIA licence - prefrable
• Basic IT skills and confidence using security systems, radios, or reporting tools.

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Job Introduction

As a Multi Skilled Security Officer at Sevington Inland Border Facility Ashford Kent TN25 6GE, you will play a critical role in maintaining a secure, safe, and positive environment for all employees, visitors, and clients. This position requires a dependable individual who can remain alert, enforce site protocols, and respond effectively to various situations. You'll be a visible presence on site, combining vigilance with excellent customer service to support Sodexo's commitment to operational excellence and safety.

• Be professional, pleasant, friendly, courteous and helpful at all times whilst carrying out duties of he highest level.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, ensuring customers are consistently informed throughout the process.
• Provide assistant to clients, contractors and visitors ensuring all site procedures and polices are adhered too.
• To liaise closely with statutory authorities, dealing with incidents and providing information to support.
• Continuous monitoring of site radio systems adhering to the correct procedures.
• Maintaining site records such as reference materials, incident forms and site occurrence book.
• To develop excellent working relationships with our on site client.

What You Will Bring:

• Avalid SIA (Security Industry Authority) Licence- essential for this role.
• A strong sense of responsibility and integrity, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• Good observational awareness and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative when needed.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using security systems, radios, or reporting tools.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications